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Compared to other villages, Iwagakure and Kumogakure are exceptions. The Daimyo is not only united with the village but also permanently stationed there, participating in the village's decision-making processes.
"The credibility should be quite high."
The Daimyo of the Land of Earth said with a mocking smile:
"According to the information passed on by those who stayed behind, after meeting with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, Tsunade-hime and Uchiha Kazuki left the Daimyo's residence and returned to Konoha on the same day."
"More than the credibility of the information, I'm more curious about who sold it. Has Konoha truly replicated a Wood Release ninja?"
"Hmm, makes sense."
Onoki slightly nodded, pondering for a moment, then said:
"The information on this ANBU ninja named Tenzo is very detailed, so it's unlikely to be fake. Konoha succeeded, but only Konoha knows how likely that success is."
"I suggest the village send people to infiltrate Konoha and investigate, gathering the corresponding intelligence."
"I agree as well."
Most of the high-ranking officials agreed to send more spies to gather intelligence, and Onoki had the same thought.
"In addition to gathering intelligence, I believe we should openly criticize Konoha. We must put enough pressure on them."
Conducting human experiments is a surface-level agreement among the Five Great Shinobi Villages. Whether or not they conduct human experiments in secret depends on the village's ability to keep it confidential. Since Konoha's activities have been exposed, they can't blame us for criticizing them.
Take the opportunity to tarnish Konoha's reputation.
"Send people to infiltrate Konoha, gather intelligence, and if possible, capture this guy named Tenzo!"
Compared to Iwagakure's subtlety, Kumogakure is much more domineering.
The Fourth Raikage, A, with his notoriously fiery temper, doesn't know the meaning of subtlety or restraint.
Since Kumogakure wants this information, they'll go to spy, steal, or rob for it. We need the intelligence, and we need the person too!
This kind of thing is nothing new for Kumogakure.
Kumogakure has kidnapped Konoha ninjas quite a few times—Hyuga, Uchiha, and even Uzumaki Kushina have been targeted.
Kumogakure is neither short on money nor resources. They have plenty of ways to bribe some Konoha ninjas to act as inside agents and allow their ninjas to infiltrate Konoha. This kind of thing is very familiar to Kumogakure. In the past, they boldly entered Konoha, knocked out Kushina, and then smoothly left Konoha.
If not for plot armor, Kushina would likely have been locked up in Kumogakure long ago instead of being rescued by Minato alone.
Speaking of which, it's amusing that Kumogakure could swagger into Konoha, successfully kidnap Kushina, only for the ninja who captured her to not be a match for Minato.
How strong was Minato back then? It can only be said that the plot needed to progress, so the enemies had to lower their intelligence. For such an important mission, it's not unreasonable to send at least a team of elite Jonin, led by one. Yet, they were taken down by a young Minato, who succeeded in winning the beauty's heart.
"Additionally, send people to help spread the news in Konoha, and the village should publicly criticize Konoha, tarnishing their reputation as much as possible."
Just helping to spread rumors and news can tarnish a competitor's reputation—such a good opportunity is hard to come by. We must seize it.
When Kazuki returned to Konoha, he found that the village's security had been upgraded several levels, with even the entrance having two extra ANBU squads on guard.
It seems Tsunade and the Third Hokage made a lot of preparations.
Successfully returning to Konoha, the team disbanded, and Kazuki took his clansmen back to their territory to meet with Fugaku.
In the clan leader's study, Fugaku looked at Kazuki, who was sitting across from him, leisurely drinking tea, with a complex expression in his eyes:
"I have to admit, you're brave. You'll use any means to achieve your goals, and I foolishly helped you send out that information."
"Everything I do is for the clan and the village."
Kazuki directly borrowed the Third Hokage and Danzo's catchphrase.
Kazuki claimed he had a clear conscience.
Fugaku couldn't find fault with that, and after a long silence, he took out a scroll and placed it on the table.
"This is the reward for selling the information. I hope you remember what you said today. Don't disappoint me. The clan is important, but if something happens to Konoha, it won't benefit the clan much either."
Fugaku subtly reminded Kazuki that he didn't know how Kazuki obtained this information, but he hoped this kind of thing wouldn't happen a third time. Considering the recent sale of information, Fugaku was sure that the previous leak of Root's information was also Kazuki's doing.
Uchiha Kaze took a few days off, definitely Kazuki's handiwork. Now that money is rolling in, there must be a lot of small fortunes.
Kazuki picked up the scroll, stored it, and assured:
"My goal is to remove the sword hanging over our heads, not to disrupt the village's order and drag it into war."
"Although the Wood Release is attractive, the other villages aren't fools. They won't attack Konoha just because of this information."
Fugaku was worried that if the situation escalated, Konoha might be dragged into another war. Kazuki reassured him.
In today's shinobi world, everyone is busy recuperating. After all, it's only been five years since the Third Shinobi War ended. Among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, only Iwagakure and Kumogakure could still start a war. As long as Onoki and A have any sense, they wouldn't recklessly start a war over this information.
"Let's hope so."
Fugaku frowned and reminded Kazuki, "Some people in the clan are getting restless. Prepare in advance. I hope this month's clan meeting will go smoothly."
It can't be delayed.
It wasn't easy to bring down Danzo, and if nothing unexpected happens, the Third Hokage will also step down. If the hardliners start causing trouble at this time, it could make the already precarious situation even more dangerous and complicated.
No problem.
Patting his chest, Kazuki stood up and left.
Even without Fugaku's reminder, he would have started preparing. The hardliners can no longer be tolerated; this faction must be disbanded.
Reorganizing the Police Force is the first step.
Next comes the main event.
If all goes well, when Tsunade becomes the Fifth Hokage, as long as the Uchiha don't continue to court death, even if the misunderstandings aren't resolved, relations won't continue to freeze. The temperature will gradually rise.
"I'm back!"
As he reached the door, a crisp cheer rang out, and a small figure bumped into Kazuki's arms, letting out a cry as they fell to the ground.
"Uh…"
Kazuki, who was just thinking about something, was a bit distracted. He didn't expect anyone to be rushing around in the clan leader's courtyard and ended up bumping into Sasuke.
"Ouch, that hurt."
Sitting on the ground, Sasuke, whose clothes were now covered in dust, winced and rubbed his butt. His handsome little face scrunched up as he looked up at the person who had knocked him down.
"Senior!"
When Sasuke saw Kazuki's face, he ignored the pain in his butt and quickly got up, bowing respectfully.